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Project Overview

The Y in Central Maryland is making a significant impact in Anne Arundel County. With two Y Family Centers in Pasadena and Arnold, school-age enrichment programs in numerous schools, camp locations, and Head Start sites, the Y's presence is both strong and vibrant. However, without a Y Family Center that serves the central part of the county, the Y is unable to provide its full range of programs and services to many county families.

Thanks to a substantial lead naming gift from Jim and Janet Clauson, the Y is excited to move forward with raising roughly $46 million for a multi-phased project to bring the new Clauson Y in Millersville to fruition. To date, this campaign has secured:

More than $21 million
Community and residential buy-in
Anne Arundel County's commitment to fully fund a new 20,000 square foot public library as part of the overall project

Community Benefits

Quality of Life

Enhance the welfare and quality of life for the full range of residents from children and teens to families and an active older adults.

Community-Building

Support and bring together community members that differ in age, race, ethnicity, income, and education.

Safe Space

There are few organizations providing young people with a place in which to spend time with each other and with caring adults; this will be a place that is positive, nurturing, and safe.

Youth Development

Students can transition from early childhood education and after-school tutoring/homework support to sports, mentoring, and enrichment programs.

Employment Opportunity

As an employer of those who are new to the job market, the Y provides young people and others with a strong foundation for future success and positive community engagement.

Community Health Network

The Y has the brand reputation, experience, and capacity to run a multi-generational hub of healthy activity while collaborating with other organizations that enrich the community.

Membership for All

The Y is built around a membership model that welcomes everyone into our community. Our mission is rooted in being for all, which drives our an intentional focus on ensuring full community access. The Y charges relatively moderate membership fees and provides Open Doors Financial Assistance for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

At the Clauson Y, the following programs and experiences are a sampling of what would be included in its membership offering:

Unlimited Access

Full access to all of the Clauson Y facility amenities, as well as the other 10 Y Family Centers in Central Maryland.

State-of-the-Art Amenities

Healthy Activity for All Ages

Group Exercise Studios | Family Game Room | Multi-purpose Space for Children, Teens, Seniors, and Community Activities

Stay & Play

Supervised fun for children up to age 10, while parents relax, unwind and use the Y at their leisure.

Programs for All Ages

Community Support

Volunteering | Mentoring | Y Fresh Mart Food Pantry | Community Health and Disease Prevention

Growth Opportunities

The Clauson Y in Millersville is projected to:

Have a larger potential membership than our other two Ys in Anne Arundel County
Serve a part of the county and state that that is more densely populated by families
Serve the most demographically and economically diverse part of the county
Serve the parts of the county that are projected to grow over the coming years

Projected Cost and Phased Approach

The Clauson Y is anticipated to unfold in four phases. Based on competitive site work bids and estimated construction costs, the total cost of phase one of the project (excluding the library, which will be funded by Anne Arundel County) is approximately $46 million:

Significant initial commitments have been made totaling more than $21 million, with Janet and Jim Clauson providing the lead gift.
The Y is seeking to raise another $25 million to complete the first phase of this multi-phase project.